2021-11-15 23:23:11
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/05/microsofts-panos-panay-explains-balancing-surface-keeping-oems-happy.html
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Dell's President of Client Solutions (Sam Burd) wants the next Windows (e.g., Windows 12) launch in less than the 6-year gap from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
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Lenovo's Head of Strategic Alliances (Christian Eigen) pushed for no delays to Microsoft's initial October 5th launch date because of OEM's dependence on holiday sales.
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Lenovo (Eigen): Lenovo's 2016 deal with Microsoft had a clause that Microsoft could not deliver any Windows feature exclusive to Surface devices.
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Lenovo (Eigen): Windows 11's hardware restrictions are the "right decision" because PC OEMs aren't motivating enough PC sales (5-6 years), unlike mobile phone OEMs (2-3 years).
- Panos met Intel, AMD, Lenovo, Samsung, and other PC OEMs last year, when he was promoted to as the leader of Microsoft's new Windows & Devices division last year.
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